SPORTS
Has the Bona-bubble burst?
Henry Stoothoff, a freshman sports media major, visited St. Bonaventure University from Kansas City in early March 2022, touring campus for the first time. Stoothoff said that during his tour, he instantly felt like he would get a more personalized experience at Bonaventure than other colleges and felt right at home.
‘I got beyond lucky’
On the final night of last season’s Atlantic 10 Conference Championships, St. Bonaventure diver Davis Hutchinson competed for the 3-meter-dive title as his coaches and teammates cheered from below. But Hutchinson’s path to competing in those A-10 Championships stretched much further than his brief climbs up the 3-meter platform...
Bonnie’s swimming and diving open season Saturday
After the St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams finished sixth and ninth, respectively, at last year’s Atlantic 10 Conference playoffs, the team returns to the pool Saturday. The Bonnies added 11 freshmen head coach Mike Smiechowski called capable of making noise in the A-10....
Transfers continue to headline men’s soccer
Following a 3-10-3 record in 2022, the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team looked to the transfer portal in an attempt to improve talent on both sides of the ball. Fast forward a year, and the Bonnies have added 12 new players to their roster, posting a 4-3-2 overall record to begin this season.
Bonnie’s women’s soccer in playoff position
The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team hasn’t made the Atlantic 10 Conference’s eight-team playoff since 2021. If this season’s playoffs started today, the Bonnies would be in. After their first loss in conference play this season to Duquesne, 2-0, on Sunday, the Bonnies (3-3-5 overall, 2-1-1...
Bonnies golf to compete in invitational Sunday
The St. Bonaventure University men’s golf team heads to Apalachin this weekend to compete in the Matthews Auto Intercollegiate Golf Invitational. The tournament, hosted by Binghamton University, will be played Oct. 1-2 at the Links at Hiawatha Landing. Fourteen schools will compete. Graduate student Lance Sininger looks to continue...
Bonnies women’s soccer heads to Richmond Sunday
The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team will continue its Atlantic 10 Conference schedule on Sunday when they take on the Richmond Spiders at President’s Field in Richmond, Virginia. The Bonnies (3-3-5, 2-1-1 A-10) face a Spiders (2-7-3, 0-4 A-10) lineup featuring top-scorer Molly Wierman. She is ranked sixth...
WCYFL: Otto-Eldred Nips Razorbacks in Final Game of Regular Season
DUKE CENTER, Pa. – The Warren Razorbacks were 10 yards away from tying the game, but Otto-Eldred held firm to come away with an 18-12 win. The Razorbacks got to the Nippers 10, but Otto-Eldred forced a turnover on downs with a minute left in the game to preserve the win.
WCYFL: Dawgs Blank Otto-Eldred, Clinch Home Playoff Game
DUKE CENTER, Pa. – Despite their starters only playing for one quarter, the Warren Dawgs dominant defense was on display again in a 14-0 win at Otto-Eldred. After the defense forced a three-and-out to start the game, the Dawgs’ offense went on a 65-yard scoring drive. Johnny Nunez ended the drive with an 11-yard touchdown run, and Clay Cummings ran in the conversion for a 7-0 lead.
Bradford Girls Win League Title, OV’s Thompson Individual Champion; Meadville Boys Win Tam O’Shanter Powered by Hunter’s Station Golf Club
BOLIVAR, N.Y. – Bradford won the team title while Oswayo Valley’s Rylee Thompson was the individual champion at Tuesday’s North Penn Woods girls golf league championship at the Bolivar Golf Course. Playing the front nine, Thompson shot a 42, while Bradford’s Payten Leet was second with a...
Lady Owls Soccer Blanks Erie 8-0
The Bradford Lady Owls soccer team blanked Erie 8-0 yesterday at Parkway Field. Bella Prince scored five goals as Bradford extended their winning streak to 6 games. Kelsea Austin, Alyssa Mangold and Emily Morgan also scored for Bradford, and Prince also had two assists in the win. The Lady Owls...
Wildcats Down Owls On Clarion-Limestone Homecoming Night
Above photo courtesy of Bri Kirkland-Kirkland Photography – Wildcats Cheerleaders and Marching Band setting up to welcome the team to the field on C-L Homecoming Night. The Central Clarion Wildcats hosted the Bradford Owls at the Clarion-Limestone Football Field, on Homecoming Night for Clarion-Limestone, on Friday, September 22nd, with the Wildcats triumphing 86-0.
Dukes hand Bonnies first loss of A-10 women’s soccer slate
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — After consecutive wins in Atlantic 10 Conference play, the St. Bonaventure University women’s soccer team suffered its first loss in conference play, 2-0, Sunday at the Marra Athletics Complex. The loss now puts the Bonnies at 3-3-5 overall (2-1-1 A-10) and boosted the Dukes...
Men’s Soccer Draws Bonnies in Penultimate Non-Conference Game of Year
MOON TOWNSHIP– The Robert Morris men’s soccer team desperately looked to get back on the right foot, similar to how they started the season. The Colonials have dropped their last three games after beginning the season unbeaten. Head coach Jonathan Potter’s squad drew the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 1-1...
Holiday Valley Hires New Snowsports Director
ELLICOTTVILLE – Holiday Valley Ski Resort is happy to announce the addition of Andrew (Andy) Minier as the new Holiday Valley Snowsports Director. Minier’s history in the snowsports industry and lifelong commitment to skiing helped him stand out amongst a very talented group of applicants and he is now tasked with overseeing a team of approximately 300 ski and snowboard instructors, a successful race and freestyle program and the Phoenix Adaptive Program.
Horseheads grad Robert hits career milestone, as Mansfield football falls in opener
MANSFIELD, P.A. (WETM) – One Horseheads grad achieved a career milestone, as Mansfield sprint football fell in their home opener to Army. Mansfield University opened up their 2023 sprint football season with Military Appreciation Night at Karl Van Norman Field. The Mounties fell 47-6 to Army in their opening game of the new season, but […]
Goal by Norris Earns RMU a 1-1 Tie
Moon Township, Pa. – The Robert Morris men's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw in a non-conference test against St. Bonaventure. The Colonials are now 3-3-3 on the season and remain 1-2 in Horizon League play. The Bonnies are now 4-3-2 in 2023 and remain 1-1 in their conference.
St. Bonaventure Secures Commitment from Greensboro YMCA’s Johnny Edwards
YMCA Nationals Silver Medalist Johnny Edwards will head north to join the A10 and St. Bonaventure for the 2023-24 season. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Bonnies Hold off Late Army Push to Seal Landmark Win
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — What looked like heartbreak turned into jubilation as St. Bonaventure narrowly held off Army, 29-26, Saturday afternoon in a Rugby East heavyweight bout, giving the Bonnies their biggest regular-season win in program history. The victory was St. Bonaventure’s first over the perennial national power, a win that wasn’t sealed until the Black Knights were “held up” in the try zone – the Bonnies’ Matthew Conroy got underneath the ball and prevented it from being touched to the turf — to end the game. The referee’s whistle set off a raucous celebration in front of a large Family...
Amidst coaching turnover, Threehouse prevails
While St. Bonaventure has hired five new head coaches for its Division I sports programs since 2022, one thing has remained constant: Mike Threehouse as Bonnies softball head coach. Threehouse’s 27 year stint as head coach is the second-longest active streak behind only Michael Bates, head coach of Bonnies tennis....